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"Bone"
Dec 21, 2010 0:32:47 GMT -5
Post by rachel on Dec 21, 2010 0:32:47 GMT -5
Can we have a bit of a discussion about bone?
What is the desired bone "type" on this breed? My personal preference has been for the heavier bone, leaning more towards, say, a Holland Lop feel than a Florida White. I know some lines have had FW used to improve type. Is the bone hard to recover, or is the lighter bone desired?
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"Bone"
Dec 21, 2010 1:08:27 GMT -5
Post by tundratreasures on Dec 21, 2010 1:08:27 GMT -5
No, Eric and Travis were taking about it, I guess we have pretty pure lines up here, he said that you could gain some 'overall' body shape with the white, and size and form from a satin (even bone) but at a cost, actually he mentioned that the feel of the fur is a dead give away.
Best bet is just selecting for it. Leslie was telling me that in the beginning that Thriantas were more semi mandolin but the American standard has moved to a more compact and upright, bone heavy rabbit.
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"Bone"
Dec 21, 2010 1:36:29 GMT -5
Post by rachel on Dec 21, 2010 1:36:29 GMT -5
Oh definitely. I don't want any outcrosses and I hope my lines are as pure as I think they are!
I just wanted to get some ideas of what the general consensus is on these things among breeders. I wish there was more activity here. I like forums so much better than lists!
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